Weekly Update March 8th-March 14th March 8, 2011

What happened last week:
March 1st- “Counterpoint 4 Hope” A benefit concert to cure colon cancer
March 1st, 3rd, or 4th- Lyme Disease Seminar & Environmental Toxins
March 2nd- Toxic Pollution in the Developing World by Blacksmith Institute Founder Richard Fuller
March 3rd- Heart 2 Heart: A Charity Happy Hour supporting the Go Read for Women Campaign *Don’t even consider this if you’re underaged*
March 4th&5th- second annual National Day of Unplugging (NDU) is March 4-5, and for millions that will mean completely disconnecting from the interwebs for 25 hours.
March 5th- Helping Hands for Kenya
March 5th- The Pink Event
March 6th- Annual Awareness Banquet for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Things happening this week:
March 9th- PBS Earth Day Special – Taping
March 10th- STOP TRAFFICKING with Odanandi
March 11th- Sounds of Hope with Columbia Players & Friends for Climate Crisis Coalition
March 12th- Peace Corps 50th Anniversary Volunteer Day
March 13th- “Step For the Cure” 2011 Step Challenge Showcase at Howard University

March Peace Corps Info Sessions
March Blood Drive

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

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• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update March 1st-March 7th (A LOT going on this week) March 1, 2011

What happened last week:
February 24th & 25th- Phoenix Rising Meal Program
February 25th- The Fruit of Our Labor: Afghan Perspectives in Film

Things happening this week:
March 1st- “Counterpoint 4 Hope” A benefit concert to cure colon cancer
March 1st, 3rd, or 4th- Lyme Disease Seminar & Environmental Toxins
March 2nd- Toxic Pollution in the Developing World by Blacksmith Institute Founder Richard Fuller
March 3rd- Heart 2 Heart: A Charity Happy Hour supporting the Go Read for Women Campaign *Don’t even consider this if you’re underaged*
March 4th&5th- second annual National Day of Unplugging (NDU) is March 4-5, and for millions that will mean completely disconnecting from the interwebs for 25 hours.
March 5th- Helping Hands for Kenya
March 5th- The Pink Event
March 6th- Annual Awareness Banquet for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

March Peace Corps Info Sessions
March Blood Drive

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update February 22nd-February 28th February 22, 2011

What happened last week:
nothing

Things happening this week:
February 24th & 25th- Phoenix Rising Meal Program
February 25th- The Fruit of Our Labor: Afghan Perspectives in Film

February Peace Corps Info Sessions
February Blood Drive
February Pink Zone CCA games

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update February 15th-February 21st February 15, 2011

What happened last week:
February 10th- The Business Response to Climate Change Conference and Career Fair
February 3rd-13th- Flying M’s 18th Annual Valentines for AIDS
February 14th- Karnations for Kids flower sale at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital

Things happening this week:
Currently no events going on beside the Peace Corp Info Sessions, Blood Drive and Pink Zone games.

Februrary Peace Corps Info Sessions
February Blood Drive
February Pink Zone CCA games

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update February 8th-February 14th February 8, 2011

What happened last week:
February 2nd- Environmental Health: Understanding the Role of the Environment in Human and Wildlife
February 3rd- Chinese New Year! (Year of the Rabbit)
February 7th- National Health Policy Conference

Things happening this week:
February 10th- The Business Response to Climate Change Conference and Career Fair
February 3rd-13th- Flying M’s 18th Annual Valentines for AIDS
February 14th- Karnations for Kids flower sale at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital

Februrary Peace Corps Info Sessions
February Blood Drive
February Pink Zone CCA games

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update February 1st-February 7th February 1, 2011

What happened last week:
January 25th- STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS (starts at 9pm EST)
January 26th- What is in Haiti’s Future? (webcast live at 9:30am EST)
January 30th- Adventure Challenge Series ‘Porridgepot or Bust’ for CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children

Things happening this week:
February 2nd- Environmental Health: Understanding the Role of the Environment in Human and Wildlife
February 3rd- Chinese New Year! (Year of the Rabbit)
February 7th- National Health Policy Conference

Februrary Peace Corps Info Sessions
February Blood Drive

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update January 25th-January 31 January 25, 2011

What happened last week:
January 24th- DC Stop Modern Slavery Group Monthly Meet

Things happening this week:
January 25th- STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS (starts at 9pm EST)
January 26th- What is in Haiti’s Future? (webcast live at 9:30am EST)
January 30th- Adventure Challenge Series ‘Porridgepot or Bust’ for CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children

January Peace Corps Info Sessions
January Blood Drive

*Things to read about have been on my Twitter page. I update it daily.

Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update January 18th-January 24th January 18, 2011

What happened last week:
January 13th- Fruits of Freedom: Charity Fundraiser to Build an Orphan Home in Masiphumelele
January 17th- MLK Day 2011 “Day of Service”, volunteer with Greater DC Cares

Things happening this week:
January 24th- DC Stop Modern Slavery Group Monthly Meetu

January Peace Corps Info Sessions
January Blood Drive

Things to read about/ Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update January 11th-January 17th January 11, 2011

What happened last week:
N/A

Things happening this week:

January 13th- Fruits of Freedom: Charity Fundraiser to Build an Orphan Home in Masiphumelele
January 17th- MLK Day 2011 “Day of Service”, volunteer with Greater DC Cares
January

January Peace Corps Info Sessions
January Blood Drive

Things to read about/ Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.

Weekly Update January 4th-January 10th January 4, 2011

What happened last week:
December 28th- Fundraiser to Help End Extreme Global Proverty

Things happening this week:

January Peace Corps Info Sessions
January Blood Drive

Things to read about/ Help out:

• Sign the “Save My Ocean” Pledge [here] It won’t take more than a couple of seconds. Minutes if you’re a slow typer of have slow connections
• Help the whales click [here] to sign a petition
• Sign up to walk for Autism

  • 

• peliCAN by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz Buy the “peliCAN” teeshirt! “All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network” Click [here] image above
• Commit to Purchase Conflict-Free Products sign [here] (this is part of the Take Action section of the ENOUGH Project learn more about it [here])
• “Countdown to Zero’ petition [here].
  My response: Why wouldn’t I be supportive of a world without nuclear weapons? I don’t want to see or hear about the deaths of innocent people just because of disputes that they themselves aren’t even a part of or have no knowledge of.